Dodge Avenger 2014 Owner's Manual

ESC Operating Modes

ESC Operating Modes

The ESC system has two available operating modes:

Full On

This is the normal operating mode for ESC. Wheneverthe vehicle is started the ESC system will be in this mode.This mode should be used for almost all driving situa-tions. ESC should only be turned to “Partial Off” forspecific reasons as noted below.

Partial Off

This mode is entered by momentarily pressing the “ESCOff” switch (located in the lower switch bank below theheater/air conditioning controls). When in “Partial Off”mode, the TCS portion of ESC, except for the limited slipfeature described in the TCS section, has been disabledand the “ESC OFF Indicator Light” will be illuminated.All other stability features of ESC function normally, withthe exception of engine power reduction. This mode is

intended to be used if the vehicle is in deep snow, sand,or gravel conditions and more wheel spin than ESCwould normally allow is required to gain traction.